Let me try to describe the sound. It doesn't happen all the time, just after a lot of driving. Occurs when turning, especially on uneven road surfaces. It can happen when I brake, though I don't think it's the brake pad sound. It can continue even after I have fully braked, and the car is standing still. It can happen when I decelerate, am close to braking. It seems to come from the middle front, i.e., almost under the airconditioning system. Perhaps a little on the left, though it's hard to tell. It's not quite grinding, not quite clanging, not quite rattling, not quite groaning/moaning, though a little of all of these. Definitely metallic. The best I can describe is it sounds like a plane going overhead, and I often have to look if there's a plane, or a truck or something beside or behind me making the sound. Recently the car was parked for almost 2 mos., during Houston 100 degree heat, at a stupid mechanic's. The noise started after that. I'd really appreciate help as to what this might be. Before I take in to another mechanic, not the same one. Thank you!
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14 years ago